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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
1970s Pace Collection Executive Desk
Located in Miami, FL
1970s designer desk from the Pace Collection, featuring a sleek rectangular lacquered olive burl wood top with a rounded bullnose front edge. The piece is anchored by polished chrome...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Chest of Mid-Century Modern Wood Drawers After Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wooden chest with 10 drawers. Manufactured after a design of Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1970 In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$2,384 Sale Price
73% Off
Hand-carved French Blonde Oak Four Drawer Chest
Located in Malibu, CA
Late 19thC/early 20thC hand carved French oak Provincial serpentine four drawer chest of drawers.
The drawers are deep & spacious.
Graceful serpentine profile has a shell motif & or...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$4,796 Sale Price
20% Off
Baker Furniture Style French Regency Louis XVI Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style demilune cabinet or chest of drawers
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Beautiful burl wood, with inlaid satin...
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
An Arts and Crafts tall oak bureau bookcase with leaded glass doors
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts tall oak bureau bookcase with leaded glass doors to the top and a shelf below and a small fold down writing area with further adjustable bookshelves below giving v...
Category
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Writing Desk, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style writing desk, console table, or sofa table
By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston Collection"
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved mahogany, wi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pierre Chapo "GO" Modular Shelving Unit in Solid Elm, 1983
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A masterpiece of adaptability and design, this Pierre Chapo "GO" Modular Shelving Unit in solid elm represents an esteemed end-of-career highlight for the highly influential French d...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Retro Mid Century Teak Secretaire Bureau
Located in Leicester, GB
We can ship directly to you - please contact us with your country & postcode for an accurate delivery price.
A cute retro teak bureau desk with thr...
Category
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Meuble de rangement Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs vintage en pin des années 60 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Meuble de rangement vintage des années 60 70, en pin, de Charlotte Perriand pour Les Arcs, un tiroir coulissant et une porte avec 2 étagères intérieures, très bon état général.
Ref 2...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Filing Cabinet with Two Louvers Doors
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th filing cabinet with two louvers doors, by unknown manufacturer form Spain. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patin...
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$4,446 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage Sheraton Revival Low Burr Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful vintage low open bookcase in the Sheraton style, with adjustable shelves.
The bookcase has two adjustable shelves, is made from burr walnut and has superb satin...
Category
Late 20th Century Sheraton Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Vintage French Country Farmhouse Hand Painted Rooster Credenza Sideboard Console
Located in Dayton, OH
A stylish modern tuscan farmhouse credenza, circa last quarter 20th century. Inspired by Old World French Country styling. The slender case is made from heavy hardwood featuring 4 ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
norman sideboard series sideboard designed by Luciano Frigerio of Desio 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
splendid and rare sideboard , Produzione Frigerio Di Desio, design Luciano Frigerio, model "Norman," with finely ad artistically crafted front, composed of four doors with five drawe...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$9,655 Sale Price
25% Off
Art Deco Brass Display Cabinet, France
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative Art Deco display cabinet made of brass with glass on all four sides. Adjustable glass shelves mounted with newly made brass brackets in the style of the originals. At the ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antonio Gioia "Avanti" Black Wall Unit for Dux, Swedish, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive Swedish modern Avanti wall unit from the 1980s, designed by Antonio Gioia for Dux. Crafted in a sleek combination of black, glass, and aluminum with chrome accents, thi...
Category
1980s Swedish Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
$3,250 Sale Price
31% Off
American of Martinsville Burl Curio Cabinets Lighted
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Pair of beautiful Burl Wood with brass inlays. Nicely fluted detail offset with complimenting brass trim. Smokey glass doors which swing wide. 2 upper adjustable glass shelves with p...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1970s vintage Teak wood sideboard Danish
Located in None, IT
Teak wood sideboard, has 19 internal drawers and three sliding doors; The external doors are equipped with a key lock. Danish design, 1970s.
Conditions: In good condition, it show...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
$1,422 Sale Price
50% Off
Pair of Bombay Company Stained Fruitwood Wall Cabinets
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Bombay Company Stained Fruitwood mirrored and glass Wall Cabinets.
Measures 20.5"W x 5.75"D x 25"H
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Flip-Top Partners Desk by Peter Lovig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Teak
Henkel Harris Black Cherry Jamestown Colony Queen Anne Buffet Sideboard Server
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1986 Hinkel Harris Jamestown Colony Wild Black Cherry buffet or sideboard. A rectangular form with 2 large drawers with brass knobs and colonial escutcheons over a serpentine...
Category
1980s American Queen Anne Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
$1,200 Sale Price
45% Off
Pair Hollywood Regency Italian Brass & Chrome Shelves or Etageres Maison Jansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful pair of tall and very well made etageres from Italy circa 1970's. They feature chrome framing with brass accents and clear glass inlayed shelves.
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Early 20th-Century Antique Japanese Table-Top Tansu
Located in Austin, TX
An antique Japanese Tansu with soulful Wabi-Sabi. It appears to be made of Elmwood with finely engraved brass hardware that has a subtle green patina, with an overall soft luster to ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Bohemian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique Edwardian Sheraton Inlaid Mahogany Sheet Music File Cabinet Chest 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Sheraton Revival inlaid mahogany sheet music or file cabinet chest, circa 1900.
The cabinet having satinwood stringing to the top, below are four sliding drawers with ...
Category
Early 1900s English Sheraton Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Globe Wernicke Antique Arts & Crafts Walnut Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts five-stack barrister bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
USA, Circa 1900
Walnut, with glass front doors and brass hardware.
Measures: 34.25"W x 11.5"D x 7...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French Wood Cabinet with Tambour Roll-Top, Documents Binder
Located in Labrit, Landes
Cabinet with a roller door, or roll-top tambour door. All the shelves are height-adjustable.
Good antique condition.
Shipping:
47 / 43 / 91 cm 16 kg
Category
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Lifetime Furniture Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Glass Front Double Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts period glass front bookcase cabinet
By Lifetime Furniture
USA, Circa 1900
Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with mullioned glass front doors and bras...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Large green lacquered sideboard, 1980s
Located in Roma, RM
Large green lacquered sideboard, 1980s
Product Details
Large sideboard made of wood, bamboo, and rattan fabric with leather bindings; featuring...
Category
1980s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Cabinet with Serving Tray, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau cabinet with serving tray.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid oak base with original yellow colored glass in the two doors wit...
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Globe Wernicke 4 Stack Barrister Sectional Bookcase With Leaded Glass Doors #2
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Globe Wernicke mahogany sectional barrister book case comprised of a base, top, one 12 1/4" H case, one 10 1/4" case and two 8 1/2" cases. Each case with leaded glass front doors hav...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage British Colonial Style Bamboo and Cane Sideboard
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A very nice sideboard consisting of a bamboo frame with cane clad panels. Features four doors, each set revealing shelves. On the left is one adjustable shelf, and the right side has...
Category
1980s Philippine British Colonial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Grange French Regency Louis XVI Cherry Wood Bookcase or Display Cabinet
By Grange
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Regency Louis XVI style display cabinet or bookcase
By Grange
France, Circa Late 20th Century
Solid cherry wood, with brass hardware. Cabinet locks, and key ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Stately Homes Collection George III Chinoiserie Style Dresser
Located in Peabody, MA
George III style Chinoiserie chest of drawers by Baker Furniture for their Stately Homes Collection. This chest, from Baker’s original 1981 line of limited and exacting reproductions...
Category
1980s American George III Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Brass 'Tree of Life' Credenza by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Bradenton, FL
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Brass Tree of Life Credenza Cabinet. Credenza is a striking example of 1970's American design by Mastercraft, a high-...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slatted Bookcase or Magazine Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak bookcase or magazine stand
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1910
Measures: 14.25"W x 13.75"D x 41.88"H.
Good original vinta...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Hickory Chair Co, James River Plantation Collection, Chippendale Style Chest
Located in Louisville, KY
When searching for a perfect chest of drawers for a hall, dining room or bedroom, that exudes sophistication and southern charm, this piece from Hickory Chair Company could be your a...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Barbara Barry for Baker Diamond Gold Leaf Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful gold leaf 'Diamond' chest, from the Barbara Barry collection for Baker, fitted with two projected pyramidal carved doors, the interior in Chinese red with two adjustable sh...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Henredon Georgian Banded Mahogany Eight-Drawer Double Dresser
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer double dresser or chest of drawers
By Henredon, "18th Century" Collection
USA, Circa 1980s
Mahogany, with satinwood banding, ...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Early c. 1904 Stickley Brothers 2-Door Bookcase - W8405 SALE 20% SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Early c. 1902 Stickley Brothers 2-Door Bookcase -
This is a rare Stickley Brothers 2-door Bookcase from 1902 This was a period in the business when they were making great qu...
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Antique Small Cabinet with Wooden Door, Taisho Era'1912-1926'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique small cabinet was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912-1926), reflecting the exceptional craftsmanship of the period. The front panel is made from exquisite keyaki wood, with...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Danish TV Rack Side Board with Tambour Doors by Dyrlund, Denmark, 1970s
By Dyrlund
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid century tv rack side board, with tambour doors, designed and manufactured by Dyrlund of Denmark. Produced in beautifully grained teak this piece is another...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
In the manner of Jasper Furniture Company
USA, Late 20th Century
Black lacquered...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Corner cabinets Hans Bolek attr. late 1910s
By Hans Bolek
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
These two corner display cabinets showcase Austrian Art Noveau Design perfectly. They are attributed to Hans Bolek who studied in Josef Hoffmann's class of architecture. The cabinets...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$32,782 / set
Usm Haller sideboard
By Usm Haller
Located in Athens, Attiki
USM Haller sideboard by Fritz Haller & Paul Schärer.
USM takes its initials in 1885 from its founder, Ulrich Schärer, and Münsingen, the Swiss village where he was born.
Once the ne...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
$1,422
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Diamond Green Lacquered Cabinet, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding modern Hollywood Regency style diamond sideboard or bar cabinet
By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1990s
Green lacquered finish, with diamond faceted f...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Space-Age Red Plastic Cube Modular Shelving Record Storage
Located in Lake Worth, FL
This vintage space-age red plastic cube modular shelving system, dating from the 1970s-80s, is a stylish and functional piece of furniture. Made of hard plastic this original set inc...
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
Antique Edwardian Revolving Bookcase Flame Mahogany 20th Century
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
This an exquisite antique revolving bookcase attributed to the renowned Victorian retailer and manufacturer Maple & Co., circa 1900.
It is made of mahogany , revolves on a solid ca...
Category
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
1970s brutalist cabinet in massive oak, by De Coene (BE)
Located in Oostende, BE
1970s brutalist cabinet in massive oak, by De Coene Frères (BE)
Category
1970s Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage French Bread Pastry Wood Bakers Rack Cart, 1920’s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Wooden Bakers Bread and Pastry Cart on Discs as Wheels, France 1920’s.
As seen through France these are one of a kind rolling bakers rack that make a wonderful addition to a...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Three-Door Armoire or Wardrobe, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Amsterdamse School three-door armoire or wardrobe.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak and original oak veneer base with original beveled mi...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Oak Credenza or Sideboard by Fa. Drilling, 1924
By Fa. Drilling
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School credenza or sideboard.
Design by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak and macassar ebony base with so...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Macassar, Oak
$2,324 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Danish Modern tall solid Oak 5 Drawer dresser Denmark
By Dyrlund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful tall mid century Danish modern Solid Oak five-drawer dresser. Great simple modular design and great vintage condition - clean inside and out. Drawers slide smooth on metal ...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$1,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Henredon Scene One Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Timeless design in this Henredon Scene One campaign chest of drawers. Classic streamline lines offset with inset brass hardware. 6 drawers ...
Category
1970s American Campaign Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$2,875 / item
Unique Low Cabinet with Intarsia by Viktor Lurje for Wiener Werkstätte c. 1926
By Viktor Lurje, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique low cabinet with intarsia designed by the architect, artist and craftsman Viktor Lurje (1883-1944) and manufactured by Wiener Werkstätte GmbH, circa 1926. Together with Oskar ...
Category
1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Pair Hollywood Regency Italian Brass & Gold Faux Bamboo Shelves or Etageres
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful pair of tall and very well made etageres from Italy circa 1970's. They feature heavy gold iron frames with five clear glass shelves.
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old small drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), and the texture of the wood over the years gives it a deep flavor. Th...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Coastal Style Rattan Dry Bar/ Serving Cart. Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Coastal Style Rattan Dry Bar/ Serving Cart in the Franco Albini's Manner. Circa 1970s
Features a two-tiered frame with ornate accents and handles at both sides.
...
Category
1970s Unknown Bohemian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Art Deco shaving cabinet in oak with beveled mirror, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / shaving cabinet / oak, mirror / Art Deco
French Art Deco wall cabinet in oak with beautiful carvings and a mirrored door. This shaving cabinet has beautiful handles ...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Chest of Drawers Cabinet, Henning Kjaernulf, Solid Oak, Denmark 1970s
Located in Round Rock, TX
An uncommon design attributed to Danish designer Henning Kjaernulf, this beautifully crafted chest of drawers is an interesting one, as Kjaernulf's more often known for sideboards an...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Chrome Metal and Brass Minimalist Bookcase Romeo rega 1970 Italy
By Romeo Rega
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bookcase 1970 Romeo Rega Unica elegance.
Category
1970s Italian Minimalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Philippe Starck Black Enameled Metal "John Ild" Bookshelf, 1977
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black enameled metal, single "John Ild" bookshelf by French design legend Philippe Starck for Italian manufacturer Disform, 1977. The shelf consists of five ascending black lacquered...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Vintage Storage Cabinets and Antique Case Pieces for Sale: Shop Credenzas, Sideboards, Bookcases and Dressers on 1stDibs
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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